Alaska Stat. § 12.25.100
This is the official text of Alaska Stat. § 12.25.100, part of Alaska’s Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Alaska, published by the state as "Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Breaking into building or vessel to effect arrest.
Official statutory text
A peace officer may break into a building or vessel in which the person to be arrested is or is believed to be, if the officer is refused admittance after the officer has announced the authority and purpose of the entry.
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